July 23 Hirundo Wildlife Refuge

31 DOC members and guest braved threatening skies for a fantastic canoe and kayak trip on the Pushaw Stream. Calm water, slight breeze and no bugs were the reward for those that took to the water. After the river trip everybody gathered at the Hirundo shelter for lunch and refuge from the mosquitoes. Thanks to the Hirundo Wildlife Refuge host Fred, Debbie, & guide Molly for all of their assistance.

Thanks to Shirley E. for organizing this outing.

July 16 Great Wass Nature Conservancy

Beals Island was the location for another spectacular hike on July 16th. Bev N. lead 20 DOC hikers on a shore line trail in the Great Wass Nature Conservancy followed with a tour of a private garden.

July 9 Peaked & Little Peaked Mtns

A sunny and warm day was on the schedule for the hike on Peaked and Little Peaked Mountains in Clifton. This was is a strenuous hike with about a 700 foot gain to Little Peaked Mtn, a 700 foot descent and another 800 foot gain to Peaked Mtn. Both mountains offered spectacular views of five lakes, the Penobscot River, the mountains of MDI, and Mount Katahdin.

July 2nd Ship Harbor

A foggy muggy day awaited about 23 DOC hikers who were brave enough to challenge the weather mans predictions. The result was another great hike with spectacular coastal vistas as the reward for the brave ones. Thanks to hike leaders Jane & Gordon.

July 9th Hike Location Change

Due to the poor trail condition and abundance of mosquitoes and black flies at Lead Mtn, the hike for Thursday July 9th has been changed to Peaked and Little Peaked Mountains in Clifton (aka Chick and Little Chick Hills).
This is a strenuous hike with about a 700 foot gain to Little Peaked Mtn, a 700 foot descent to the col and another 800 foot gain to Peaked Mtn. On a good day both mountains offer views of five lakes, the Penobscot River, the mountains of MDI, and Mount Katahdin.
An alternative hike, for those wishing to get the views but not wanting to climb both mountains, is to follow the jeep road (1.3 miles) to the top of Peaked Mountain. This is a moderate hike with loose rock and an elevation gain of about 800 feet.
Both groups can meet at the top of Peaked Mtn for lunch and sight seeing. We can all hike back down to the parking area together.
Be sure to contact Gloria H if you plant to attend.